Early Childhood Education Transfer

Following is the suggested sequence of courses required for an Associate degree in pre-Early Childhood Education. Additional developmental studies courses may be required before you can take college English or

mathematics.

A minimum of 64 hours is required to complete an AA degree at Iowa Lakes.

FRESHMAN YEAR

Fall Semester

Child Growth & Development *

Intro to Early Childhood Education *

Child Health Safety & Nutrition *

Intro to Computers

Mathematics

Successful Learning

Spring Semester

Early Childhood Curriculum I *

Early Childhood Curriculum II *

Early Childhood Guidance *

Early Childhood Field Experience *

Fundamentals of Oral Communication

SOPHOMORE YEAR

Fall Semester

Infant/Toddler Care & Education *

Composition I

Science Elective

Social Science Electives (2)

Humanities Elective

Spring Semester

Children’s Literature

Humanities Elective

Social Science Elective

Composition II

Science Elective

Elective

* Prior to participating in field experience, students must independently obtain certification in adult/infant/child CPR, First Aid, and a bloodborne pathogens training